Posts for Archives: Publication
-
Survival in cats with primary and secondary cardiomyopathies
ObjectivesFeline cardiomyopathies (CMs) represent a heterogeneous group of myocardial diseases. The most common CM is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), followed by restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM). Studies comparing survival and outcome for different … -
Efficacy of intravesical pentosan polysulfate sodium in cats with obstructive feline idiopathic cystitis
ObjectivesObstructive feline idiopathic cystitis is a common emergency in small animal practice. There is evidence for a defective glycosaminoglycan layer in the urinary bladder of affected cats. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of … -
A pilot study exploring the effects of musical genres on the depth of general anaesthesia assessed by haemodynamic responses
ObjectivesThis pilot study aimed to investigate whether and how music and musical genres may influence the depth of anaesthesia, as measured using changes in arterial blood pressure (ABP), including systolic blood pressure (SBP), and heart rate (HR) … -
What do we know about feline leishmaniosis?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), endemic areas of leishmaniosis have spread and the number of reported cases has increased. Europe is one of the continents with greatest risk of the re-emergence of this zoonosis. The significance of the … -
Matrix vaccination guidelines
Overview:In 2013, the ABCD published ‘Matrix vaccination guidelines: ABCD recommendations for indoor/outdoor cats, rescue shelter cats and breeding catteries’ in a Special Issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (Volume 15, Issue 7, pages 540–… -
Clinical safety of robenacoxib in feline osteoarthritis: results of a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical safety of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) robenacoxib in cats with osteoarthritis. Degenerative joint disease, including osteoarthritis, is highly prevalent in cats and … -
Pectus excavatum: computed tomography and medium-term surgical outcome in a prospective cohort of 10 kittens
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to report the use of computed tomography (CT) in conjunction with clinical signs to assess the severity of pectus excavatum (PE) in kittens and to guide surgical decision-making; also to report medium-term outcome … -
Effects of ketamine and alfaxalone on application of a feline pain assessment scale
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to compare the effects of ketamine and alfaxalone on the application of a validated feline-specific multidimensional composite pain scale (UNESP-Botucatu MCPS).MethodsIn a prospective, randomized, blinded, … -
Comparison of axillary, tympanic membrane and rectal temperature measurement in cats
ObjectivesRectal temperature (RT) is routinely used to assess body temperature in cats but has limitations and can be poorly tolerated. Axillary temperature (AT) and tympanic membrane temperature (TMT) are reported alternatives. This study aimed to … -
Negative pressure wound therapy augmented full-thickness free skin grafting in the cat: outcome in 10 grafts transferred to six cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this clinical evaluation was to describe the technique and outcomes of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) augmented skin grafting in cats.MethodsCats with soft tissue and skin defects (n = 6) underwent open wound management. …